Fashion Design Programs

Learn how to make things that get looks and look good. An outfit just isn’t at its best unless it’s got that special something. If you know what can put extra pizzazz into something that’s already got some sass, you’re ready to enroll in our Accessory Design program. We teach you that the look isn’t just the outfit – it’s how it’s all put together. Learn what brings out the best in the design through shoes, hats, handbags, bling or sunglasses.

This program helps you focus on creating accessories that both look great and function well using design elements such as color theory, sewing, material and trends.  Build the skills to add the perfect touch to someone’s signature style.

Schools where this program is offered:

Learn how to make things that get looks and look good. An outfit just isn’t at its best unless it’s got that special something. If you know what can put extra pizzazz into something that’s already got some sass, you’re ready to enroll in our Apparel Accessory Design program. We teach you that the look isn’t just the outfit – it’s how it’s all put together. Learn what brings out the best in the design through shoes, hats, handbags, bling or sunglasses. 

This program helps you focus on creating accessories that both look great and function well using design elements such as color theory, sewing, material and trends.  Build the skills to add the perfect touch to someone’s signature style.

Schools where this program is offered:

Use your creative talents to build a successful career in the fashion industry!  Our professionally experienced instructors can help you learn more about apparel design and how it’s the driving force behind the multi-billion dollar fashion industry.  Our program is designed to give you a solid foundation for your future, with classes on everything from fabric selection to creating coherent sketches and constructing the perfect pattern. Our facilities feature industry-related software designed to help you streamline the creative process and gain practical experience! Get ready to develop your own personal style in our Apparel Design program. 

Schools where this program is offered:

Unique fashion design sets people’s senses on fire! You already have that creative spark – learn how to develop it into a professional passion. Enroll in our Fashion Design program and learn how to develop a creative vision from start to finish. Our program is designed to give you a solid foundation for your future in fashion, with classes on everything from selecting the perfect fabric to making practical sketches that inspire and patternmaking that makes people’s eyes percolate!  You’ll even have an opportunity to learn to use industry-related software to streamline the creative process! 

Schools where this program is offered:

• The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire
• The Art Institute of Colorado
• The Art Institute of Dallas
• The Art Institute of Indianapolis
• The Art Institute of Philadelphia
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• The Art Institute of Seattle
• The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
• The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg

Create the clothes that people want to wear and set the industry ablaze with a creative marketing campaign!  Our Fashion Design & Merchandising program can help teach you how to create unique and stylish garments, dazzling accessories and dynamic displays that make everything look perfect.  This is the program where you go further than just the basics of design; you learn eye-popping pattern drafting, sleek techniques in sewing, and tailoring for individual clients and off the rack. We also focus on teaching you to build the business you’ve always dreamed of. Once you finish, you’ll be ready to pursue careers in costume design, fashion design, fashion buying or fashion merchandising.

Schools where this program is offered:

• The Art Institute of Vancouver

Cover all the bases for a dynamic career in the fashion industry with our Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design program. Every amazing dress and accessory starts with a prototype design.

Learn how to create and cultivate your expressive ideas from start to finish by building a strong foundation in design. Learn how geometric shapes interact, how some colors work better than others and the use of space in creating the perfect motif.  We also focus on the process of garment construction and the importance of product merchandising that pops instead of flops.  Our industry-experienced instructors can help you turn your vision of the future into reality!  Once you’re done, you can pursue work as a costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer or fashion merchandiser.

Schools where this program is offered:

• The Art Institute of Vancouver